I’m a big Tuesday Bassen fan, not just because she gave my little rescue kitten an excellent home, but because her work always makes me smile. My cat Turk eats his food off one of Tuesday’s ceramic plates, so I was thrilled to see her new show with Buy Some Damn Art online this week….
One of the best things about the Biz Ladies lunches we have in our office every week is getting to meet so many of the talented artists behind my favorite work. I’ve been a fan of Katie Deedy’s wallpaper at Grow House Grow since her debut back at Bklyn Designs, but it was especially nice…
I’m completely split when it comes to mustard. As a condiment, I am firmly in the “no, thank you” camp. But when it comes to decorating, I’m almost always on the “yes, please” team (although I can’t wear the color to save my life). These new hand-thrown and painted porcelain pieces at Sparrow & Co…
I love the colorful ceramic pieces that Angela Hodgkinson at OUI ceramics produces. I fell for her ceramic garlands last fall and am really digging these new candles and vessels with speckled glazes. Angela’s ceramic vessels come in six colors, ranging from deep red and pinks to watery blue greens. The teacup-sized vessels come with…
I have a thing about the word “compote.” I hate it. It reminds me of high school German class and how, for some reason, I could never remember other food-related words to say when asked to describe what I (pretended to) have for lunch. All I ever remembered to say was “compote” and “käsebrot.” Apparently,…
I’m a total nut when it comes to bunny-related accessories. They’re perfect because they fulfill my childhood desire for a bunny and my very adult desire to not clean up after one. Designed by Tina Frey, these little rabbit-eared pedestals and domes would be adorable for a party or baby shower. They’ve got that whimsical,…
Now that the sun seems here to stay, my window plants are happily soaking up the extra rays. I’m usually content to crowd all of my terra cotta pots on a single windowsill, but hanging planters are starting to make a lot of sense to me. They free up counter space (which makes my cat…
Marbling has been on my mind non-stop for a few months now. I want to incorporate neon or metallic marbling into every aspect of my life, from my towels and dishes to my clothing and writing paper. I know I’d look a little insane if that dream actually came true, but it would be fun…
I love the look of really minimal ceramics. Unlike most normal people who use pieces like this for entertaining, I use them for my cat. While these are certainly pretty enough for human guests, I like to fancy up my cat’s life whenever possible (not that he cares), and little dishes like these make feeding…
One of the first things I covered on D*S was a Williamsburg design show where ceramic “disposables” were just starting to appear. It seemed like everyone was casting throwaway objects (takeout containers, coffee cups, etc.) in porcelain and selling them in stores. While I’ve mostly grown tired of the look since 2004, every now and…
I’ve always been a fan of Sue Tirrell’s work, but I especially love when she uses animals as her primary subject. There’s something so sweet and playful about the way she surrounds them in color and pattern. Sue has a show at The Clay Studio in Philly next week, so if you’re in the area,…
Coral-y pinks have been my accent colors of choice for the past few years. That perfect peachy red was our go-to color for the Design*Sponge book, our office desk and last year’s site redesign. Every time I see that color, it makes me feel good inside; it’s just so warm and pretty. So I was thrilled…
Whenever I see beautiful tiles, I feel a twinge of jealousy toward anyone lucky enough to own a home. I can’t exactly re-tile in a rental, so I pine for the day that I’ll be able to pick and choose my own bathroom tiles (I know, a weird thing to pine for). One of the…
Well hello, beautiful colors. The weather may be dreary in Brooklyn today, but these gorgeous pieces from Ship & Shape are cheering me up. Stunning ombre scarves? Multicolored lunch bags? Sweet little candy-colored planters? Sold, sold and sold. This season, Ship & Shape has nailed softly fading colors; click here to check out and shop their…
I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time looking at ceramics lately. I’m not sure why, but the more they resemble something organic, rough and handmade, the better. These pieces from Rachel Howe at Small Spells (I love that name) are right up my alley because they have that sort of clean and simple feel. Based…
I have a major weakness for products that look like they were dipped in paint, glaze or rubber. I’m not sure what it is about that contrast in color and texture, but it gets me every time. (This example is my all-time favorite.) These new vessels at Leif have that hand-dipped feel that I love,…
Now that we have a proper office, I’m excited to start bringing my lunch to work. The first week or so, I was enamored with ordering in every day (so many options to try!), but now that reality has set in, bringing something pre-made is clearly the better choice. This beautiful ceramic Tiffin Lunch Kit…
It’s funny — I’ve noticed that some of my favorite bird-themed design comes from Portland, birthplace of Portlandia and the phrase, “Put a Bird on It.” I spotted this beautiful hand-carved ceramic trivet at Alder & Co., one of my favorite shops in PDX. The dark brown glaze is warm and rich, and each trivet…
It’s funny how some trends seem to come and go, and some need only appear once and they’re forever ingrained in our minds. For me, that “forever” trend/style (which I guess makes it less of a trend and more of a tradition for me) is facets. I’ve been following them like a devoted groupie since…
Good morning, guys! I know it’s the first day back after a long weekend, but I got two solid days of rest (I’m attempting a new “no work on the weekends” rule), so I’m ready to be back at work and to share some cute pieces I saw around town this weekend. For starters, these…
